New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 31 - HUNTING AND FISHING
Part 10 - HUNTING AND FISHING - MANNER AND METHOD OF TAKING
Section 19.31.10.17 - BOATS, OTHER FLOATING DEVICES, AND MOTORS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
It is unlawful to operate, control or ride in any boat or other floating device contrary to sections A-D below.
A. Electric or gas motors allowed: On the following lakes controlled by the department, boats and other floating devices with electric or gas motors shall be permitted only during the season and hours when fishing is permitted. Boats or floating devices on these lakes shall not be operated at greater than normal trolling speed: Clayton lake WMA, and McAllister lakeWMA
B. Electric motors only: On the following lakes controlled by the department, only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted: Bear canyon lake WMA, Bill Evans lake WMA, Green Meadow, Fenton lake WMA, Hopewell, Lake Roberts WMA, Morphy, Quemado, Snow, Conoco lakes and Tucumcari lake WMA.
C. No motors allowed: On the following lakes controlled by the department, only boats and other floating devices using no motors shall be permitted: Bernardo WMA, La Joya WMA, Jackson lake WMA, McGaffey, San Gregorio, Shuree ponds and Wagon Mound WMA.
D. No boats or floating devices allowed: On the following lakes controlled by the department, no boats or other floating devices shall be permitted: Bonito lake, Monastery lake, and Red River hatchery pond.
E. Department personnel or persons authorized by the director may use gasoline powered motors on all waters in the state while performing official duties.
